AFCON 2025: Kwesi Appiah Pursues Hope Amidst Sudan’s Turmoil

Despite the ongoing devastation of civil war, Sudan’s head coach James Kwesi Appiah is determined to transform the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco into a beacon of hope for the nation.

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Appiah has pledged that his squad will play with maximum intensity to bring a sense of pride and relief to the Sudanese people during these turbulent times.

The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire; since the conflict between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces erupted in April 2023, approximately 150,000 lives have been lost. The violence has triggered the world’s most severe displacement crisis, forcing nearly 14 million people from their homes.

Against this backdrop, the Ghanaian strategist achieved a remarkable feat by guiding the team to qualification. Because of the insecurity at home, the squad was forced to play every qualifying fixture on foreign soil, making their advancement to the continental tournament a significant underdog success story.

“I’m happy that Sudan is part of such a big tournament,” Appiah told a press conference on Tuesday, on the eve ‍of their Group E game against Algeria.

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“We all know there’s a war in Sudan, and I believe this ‍tournament will put some ‌smiles on the faces of all Sudanese.

“We are here to make sure we do our best to entertain everyone who comes to the stadium.”

The coach explained that while his primary focus is on strategy, the team frequently faces the harsh reality of players losing family members to the ongoing conflict. Despite these personal tragedies, he emphasized their collective resilience and patience, driven by the goal of bringing a sense of pride to the people of Sudan.

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